Psychiatry & Psychology--General/Ticking disorder and hearing voices?

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Expert: Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. - 1/8/2013

QuestionMy 12 year old son has ticking disorder. He has ticked since he was a toddler. Recently he switched schools and has been under a lot of stress as several new bullies have started to pick on him and he finds the work to be far above his head now. Yesterday he told me he has started to hear voices that he is sure are not there. He says it happens mostly when he is ticking. The voices aren't carrying on coversations or telling him to do things, but saying his name, or hello, or laughing. Is this a possible extension of the ticking disorder or is this a symptom of something new?

AnswerPhoenix

I am very sorry to hear about your son's troubles. It is not possible to diagnose conditions in this limited format but if he is receiving treatment for his tic condition, the doctor who is treating him should be informed of this new symptom. It might or might now be related.

If your son is not being treated, please try to find a well trained and trustworthy pediatric neurologist to evaluate him, as that is the type of doctor most likely to be of help to you and your son.

Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D.

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